Accommodation overview: Dating back to 1600 and bursting with character and charm these tastefully converted barns retain many of their original features whilst offering all modern comforts in their smartly furnished interiors. Decorations and tree for Christmas and New Year bookings available. Lovely country walks can be enjoyed from the doorstep. Set on a courtyard and each enjoying its own terrace and lawned garden the cottages are located in Plealey a peaceful and pretty village of half timbered houses lying just 6 miles from the interesting shops inns restaurants and cultural life found in the handsome medieval town of Shrewsbury. Fishing 0.5 miles away and excellent golf course at Arscott 0.5 miles.The beautiful Shropshire landscape promises delight for bird watchers and walkers alike – Offa’s Dyke long distance footpath is easily accessible with many circular walks taking in hill forts and castles on the way whilst buzzards and skylarks soar above. Caer Caradoc and the Devils Chair on the Stiperstones possess a wild beauty and the conservation area of Long Mynd offers a wonderful day out. Spanning the River Severn Ironbridge and its fascinating museums are among a wealth of attractions discovered within a short drive as is Ludlow a famous paradise for ‘foodies’ with its superb annual festival racecourse impressive castle fine shops and delightful old inns. Fishing nearby (licences available at local post office). Shops and pubs 1.5 miles.

Accommodation overview: The Coach House is a charming 18th century semi detached Grade II listed barn conversion which has been traditionally decorated and furnished to provide cosy, well-equipped accommodation.

The Coach House is one of two sympathetically developed holiday homes on the owner’s 22 acre smallholding which is home to sheep, chickens and a large organic kitchen garden from which eggs and seasonal vegetables can be bought. The cottage has two bedrooms, fitted kitchen with dining area, sitting room with welcoming wood burner, and a pretty, fenced garden – a lovely place to relax and dine in after a day’s exploring. Guests benefit from the use of a year-round hard tennis court and coarse fishing (including carp) on the well-stocked 1 acre pond, just 100 yards from the property. Enjoy walking and cycling in the surrounding countryside, or visit the many historical attractions nearby.

Accommodation overview: The 17 acres of glorious parkland surrounding Henlle Hall a fine example of a Grade II listed Georgian country house situated on the borders of England and Wales provides a wonderfully peaceful rural setting for these three cottages. They have been skilfully converted into holiday retreats of quality from the 17th-century courtyard stable block adjacent to the hall and combine magnificent oak beams and fine quirky original features with smart contemporary furnishings. Each spacious cottage has its own bath or shower room with bathrobes slippers and complimentary welcome toiletries as well as its own sitting-out area. Decorations and a tree for Christmas bookings are provided. Explore the grounds comprising open parkland and mature woodlands with fabulous views and the beautifully preserved walled garden. Enjoy coarse fishing in the pond or the 18-hole golf course a short stroll away. There is also shared use (private allocated time by arrangement) of covered hot tubs set in the woods behind the cottages and in-house beauty and spa treatments (at cost). Henlle Hall is well situated for exploring the many historic border land market towns with their independent shops eateries and pubs. Local activities include walking pony trekking golf and kayaking on the River Dee in Llangollen also home to a steam railway and horse-drawn narrow boat rides over the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. Chester and Shrewsbury are both easily accessible as are Chirk and Powis Castles (NT). Home delivery of local produce can be arranged. Shop and post office 1 mile pub serving food 0.5 miles has an indoor swimming pool gym and spa complex.

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All on ground floor: Living room. Dining room/kitchen. 1 double (6ft) bedroom (can be twin by arrangement) with en-suite bathroom wtih shower over bath and toilet.

Accommodation overview: This charming barn conversion near Whitchurch sleeps six people in three bedrooms.

William's Hayloft is a charming barn conversion in a small group near Whitchurch, with a shared indoor swimming pool and covered BBQ area, games area and farm walks. The cottage has a king-size double with en-suite, a double and a twin. There is a family bathroom, and downstairs, a kitchen and a sitting room with dining area and woodburning stove. Outside is off road parking for three cars, and along with the communal facilities, an enclosed front garden with patio, lawn and furniture. William's Hayloft is ideal for staying close to home to enjoy the facilities or heading out to enjoy Shrewsbury, Chester, Whitchurch, Ironbridge and more.

Accommodation overview: In a picturesque valley within the foothills of the beautiful Malvern Hills this luxuriously appointed cottage offers seclusion and tranquillity within the 12-acre grounds of a converted watermill. Summer visitors enjoy an outdoor heated swimming pool there are sweeping lawns leading to a meandering trout stream and a 1.5 acre wildlife lake completes the idyllic setting. Perfect for holidays at any time of year the area is a paradise for walkers cyclists and bird watchers – the scenic Worcestershire Walk passes the grounds and the Wye Valley Bromyard Downs RSPB Symonds Yat and the walking and cycling trails of the Royal Forest of Dean are all within easy reach as are the magnificent Welsh mountains and border country. The Severn Valley steam railway will delight all ages and the historic cities of Worcester (7 miles) and Hereford provide plenty of interest. Excellent restaurants are found nearby Malvern is 5 miles and Suckley village with its general stores/post office and country pub serving food is under 0.5 miles away. Shop and pub 0.5 miles.

Accommodation overview: This spacious barn conversion near Whitchurch in Shropshire can sleep up to twelve people in five bedrooms.

James's parlour is a spacious barn conversion in a small group near Whitchurch, with a shared indoor swimming pool and covered BBQ area, games area and farm walks. The cottage has five bedrooms including two doubles, two twins (one on the ground floor) and one family with two double beds. The rest of the cottage is made up of two bathrooms and an open plan living area with kitchen, dining and sitting area. To the outside of the cottage there is off road parking for five cars, there is also a private garden with patio and furniture. James's Parlour is ideal for staying close to home to enjoy the facilities or heading out to enjoy Shrewsbury, Chester, Whitchurch, Ironbridge and more.

Accommodation overview: This single-storey riverside cabin near Bewdley has its own hot tub and sleeps four people in two bedrooms.

Sevenly is a single-storey log cabin on the banks of the River Severn, two miles from Bewdley. The cabin has a double with doors to the garden, and a twin. There is a bathroom, and an open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburner. Outside is a lovely garden, with hot tub, deck, patio and views over the river. Fishing can also be enjoyed. There is off road parking for two cars. Sevenly is as ideal as a romantic retreat as it as a family base for enjoying the Cotswolds.

Pool Head Cottage details

Located on the Westhide Estate, Pool Head Cottage provides a contemporary and cosy holiday get-a-away, in the beautiful county of Herefordshire. The quiet village of Westhide is hidden away, just two miles from the A4103 which links the charming cities of Hereford and Worcester making it easily accessible from the M5. Hereford is just six miles away and benefits from a mainline station so access by rail is an option. Both cities are within easy driving and offer a wide choice of restaurants, shops, entertainment and attractions.

The accommodation on the Westhide Estate offers a peaceful environment in which to relax and unwind. Enjoy walking through its 400 acre oak woodland, fishing in one of its many pools or just sipping a glass of wine whilst enjoying incredible views of the Malvern Hills and Black Mountains - both of which provide outstanding hiking, mountain biking and horse riding opportunities. Enthusiastic walkers can easily walk the three miles to the neighbouring village of Withington to find the Cross Keys public house, (bar only), and local shop. Food and wine connoisseurs will enjoy visits to Westons Cider, the Three Choirs vineyard and historic wool town of Ludlow - famous for its numerous Michelin Star restaurants - time it right and you could enjoy one of the many fantastic local food festivals, including Abergavenny and Ludlow .

Other attractions in the area include the historic Eastnor Castle, the beautiful gardens at Hampton Court, Symmonds Yat, horse racing at Hereford and Cheltenham and the many farmers' markets hosted in the local market towns of Ledbury, Ross-on-Wye and Hay-on-Wye - also home of the Guardian Literary Festival.London to Westhide approx. three hours.